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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.99, 742.52 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.99, 742.52 and 317.06 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.99 : 742.52 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.99/742.52 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.99x = 742.52 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.99x = 235,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,418.09/537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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